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Larry Wanke

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Larry Wanke is a former American football quarterback and in 1991 was Mr. Irrelevant.

High school career

Wanke attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland, Ohio.[1]

College career

Wanke initially attended the University of Pittsburgh, but ultimately transferred to John Carroll University.[2] The transfer was due to a quarterback competition at Pittsburgh and health problems of his father.[3][4]

Professional career

Wanke was the last pick of the 1991 NFL Draft, which earned him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. Wanke, however, never made an NFL roster.[5]

References

  1. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/1991/04/29/sports/football-giants-last-pick-seeks-last-laugh.html
  2. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/1991/04/29/sports/football-giants-last-pick-seeks-last-laugh.html
  3. ^ "Dolphins Try Out Receiver, End Up With A Quarterback". tribunedigital-sunsentinel.
  4. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/1991/04/29/sports/football-giants-last-pick-seeks-last-laugh.html
  5. ^ "NFL Draft 2013: John Carroll's Larry Wanke remains relevant as Mister Irrelevant: Talking Shop (video)". cleveland.com.